Delegation House, Wayne NJ

12 Helene Court

Wayne, NJ 07470

(973) 942-2975

On October 23, 2011, St. Guido Maria Conforti was canonized as a missionary saint of the Church. His feast, celebrated worldwide, is November 5th. As founder of the Xaverian Missionaries, who serve in twenty-one countries worldwide, both his life of holiness and missionary vision are experienced in his legacy left to the Church. Many Xaverian Missionaries, priests, brothers, sisters, and laity all over the world are the expressions of that enduring legacy as we respond to the many challenges of mission in different parts of the world.

Join us in this celebration of a missionary life by acquainting yourself with his life and love for witnessing our faith across many faiths and cultures. Here are some resources you may find helpful

Above: 2022 picture of USA Xaverian Missionaries. Pietro Rossini (standing first on the left) is now in Italy.

Br. Kornel Glossandro (left) has now joined the ranks.

The US Xaverian Missionaries will gather in Holliston from Nov. 5-10, 2023, to affirm the purpose of the congregation in light of its Mission and Vision Statements and consider its direction for the next 3-4 years. Agenda items include the closing of the Delegation House and its impact on the remaining two Houses; the establishment of a “Missionary Parish” associated with one of the Houses; and the development of additional initiatives in interfaith collaboration.

Dear Mission Friends:

“Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted,

Is never unresponsive,

Is constantly awakening to new wonder

and to praise of the goodness of God.” 

~Thomas Merton

On “Thanksgiving Day” we pause as a Nation to give thanks to God for

all of our blessings and our bounty. This world dishes out plenty of things that can weigh us down so we believe it’s essential to carve out intentional time to focus on the good gifts we have been given and to cultivate gratitude together...

Fatima Shrine, Holliston, MA

101 Summer Street

Holliston, MA 01746

(508) 429-2144 

Ongoing Activities

• Holy Hour and Benediction every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Conforti Chapel
• Lectio Divina every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Hall.
• Pax Christi on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the ‘Upper Room’ in the Office/Residence building
• Writer's Workshop every first Thursday in the Upper Room

Fatima Shrine Bazaar

The Xaverian Missionaries 75th Anniversary Celebration Fall Bazaar was held in the Shrine Hall on October 22 and had over a dozen vendors, baked goods, pumpkins, a rummage sale, and more.  A big thanks to our volunteers, vendors, and friends who helped make it a successful and heartwarming affair.

~ Fr. Rocco Puopolo, sx

Christmas at Fatima Shrine

The annual Christmas “Festival of Lights” will once again light up winter nights from December 7 to December 27. There will be a Christmas Concert featuring St. Cecilia’s Choir, on December 17 at 3 PM.

Special Presentation

In 2022, the United Nations declared that November 18 would be recognized as the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence. Following discussions with members of the Boston Survivor Advisory Council and others, Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston is asking that all parishes and collaboratives mark the weekend of November 18 and 19, 2023 as a time to pray at all Masses for those impacted by child abuse and to publicly reaffirm our commitment to remain vigilant in our efforts to keep all children safe. The Xaverian Missionaries are marking the event with a special one-man play by Michael Mack. Join us.

Fatima Shrine Bee Project

Honey and honeycomb from the Fatima Bee Project this year!

The calamity of the Israel - Hamas war, as in any war, the useless loss of lives, especially of so many children, screams for healing and peace. Incidences of antisemitism and islamophobia in our country, although always present, have increased in frequency because of the war. It is at this time especially we seek ways to share our grief, hope, and prayers with one another of all faiths. Some of our interfaith opportunities in the month of November allow that opportunity. Join us!

Letter of a Pastor of a Catholic Community in Palestine during the Israeli-Hamas War

Fr. Issa Hijazeen, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima of Beit Sahour in Palestine writes to their sister parish in Holliston, Massachusetts, St. Mary’s Church. For peace in the Holy Land. For the safe return of hostages; the protection of civilians; and for an end to all violence in Israel and Palestine.  For respect and protection of every human life without discrimination. For peace – again we pray for peace.

Dear Father Mark, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Saint Mary’s Parish,

...Our people in the Holy Land need your prayers because real peace comes from God, not from this world. Peace will be possible when every people have their rights. Otherwise, things will remain the same from one war to another. So, we pray for Love, Peace, fraternity, and Justice.

People here, from both the Israeli and Palestinian sides, are afraid. Many of them want the war to end. Many of them want Peace, and it is possible. They can live together. War is not the solution! The solution begins first when the war stops; when every prisoner and hostage from both sides will be returned safely to his family; and when every person gets their legitimate rights...

Photo: Thanksgiving Sky by Fr. Alex Rodriguez, sx

Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything thy goodness sends.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Go on a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal with Fatima Shrine Holliston. Read Pope Francis' Message for World Mission Sunday and the closing comments from the Xaverian Missionaries XVIII General Chapter. Attend a Cornerstone retreat with Fr. Michael Davitti, sx, and be inspired by the words of Bishop Vitus Rubianto Solichin, sx, of Padang, Indonesia.  Read it here.

St. Guido Maria Conforti, founder of the Xaverian Missionaries. Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011. Learn all about him here. 

Xaverian Missionaries

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